There are four miles of walking trails on the South Main Campus.  We also have a NuStep exercise machine.  Chair exercise groups meet every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.  Also Wii games are available if you like to bowl, play tennis, etc.

Yes, but we ask that you let the receptionist know if you will be gone for a meal, overnight, or for a long period of time.

Yes, there are laundry rooms on both floors for your convenience.

Shopping outings are scheduled regularly.  You may sign up for these at the front desk.

All the rooms are internet ready.

Yes.  Parking is available in the lot in front of Windhaven.

Yes, contact the receptionist if you need one of the common areas reserved.  If you want, beverages and snacks can be arranged through dining services for a nominal fee.

Yes, as long as your doctor agrees.  Staff can also administer your meds to you or set them up in a weekly medication reminder box.  There is no additional charge for this service.

As long as the dog is on a leash and not a danger to anyone.

Pets are allowed provided the resident can care for the pet.

Breakfast is offered from 7 to 9 a.m.  There is also a breakfast bar with fruit, instant cereal, coffee, juice, milk, and pastries available after 6:30 a.m.  Some residents choose to prepare and eat breakfast in their room.  A refrigerator and microwave are provided, and you may have a coffee maker and toaster in your room.

Nurses are on duty 24 hours/day in addition to the Director of Windhaven who is a Registered Nurse and is in the building on a full time basis.

Western Home Communities has handicap accessible buses to transport residents to doctor’s appointments in Cedar Falls and Waterloo.  The buses travel to certain areas on specific days, so we encourage appointments be scheduled with that in mind.

Staff clean apartments weekly and laundry is also done at this time.  Staff also changes resident bedding weekly.  Additional laundry and cleaning is available for a small fee.

Each apartment has an individualized heating/cooling system that you control.

Some residents volunteer in the Thalman Square ice cream parlor, accompany residents on outings, or ride with residents to doctor appointments.

We tailor your care to your needs.  We can increase your care for a few days and then decrease it when you are feeling better.

Residents wear a bracelet or pendant that enables them to notify staff of the need for assistance.  The pendant can be used anywhere on South Campus.   Staff is notified via pager that a pendant has been activated.

Family members can stay overnight in the resident’s apartment if this is agreeable to the resident and staff is aware of the plan.  There are also guest rooms available for a fee at the retirement communities located on our South Main Campus and Main Campus.

The Commons can accommodate a good-sized group, and a kitchen is also available.  Contact the receptionist to reserve an area.

Whatever time you like.

We have a beauty salon on the premises with a beautician on duty certain days of the week.  Residents also have access to a manicurist and massage therapist.

A handicap accessible shower is in each apartment.  Staff can also assist you in your room, or you may chose to have a whirlpool with staff assistance in our spa room.